Senior Quantity Surveyor – Aviation

Location: Gatwick Airport
Salary: Market-led, dependent on experience
Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility required
Working pattern: 4 days per week on site initially
Sector: Aviation / Infrastructure / Construction
Project duration: 4+ years anticipated

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure programme at Gatwick Airport
.

This is a long-term opportunity within a high-profile aviation environment, with a significant programme of work now moving into delivery. The programme is expected to provide at least four years of work
, offering excellent stability and the opportunity to build valuable experience within the aviation and wider infrastructure sectors.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide a full quantity surveying service across assigned projects, working closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers, Commercial Managers and the wider project team from inception through to completion
.

You will typically take responsibility for projects valued at £10m+, while also supporting Commercial Managers on larger projects potentially exceeding £100m
.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining complete project cost plans and cost estimates.
• Supporting governance, procurement and risk drawdown processes.
• Managing project budgets and ensuring value for money.
• Validating costs using appropriate internal and external benchmarks.
• Assessing contractor payment applications.
• Producing monthly cost reports, including Anticipated Final Cost, Actual Cost of Work Performed and Forecast to Completion.
• Managing contracts of varying values and complexity.
• Administering NEC Options A, C and E.
• Managing Early Warnings, Project Manager’s Instructions and Compensation Events.
• Reviewing contractor notifications and managing contractual communications.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Supporting tendering and evaluation processes.
• Producing pre-tender estimates.
• Maintaining project risk and opportunity registers.
• Managing project close-out, including defects, warranties and financial close-out.
• Providing asset cost information for capitalisation.
• Supervising and supporting Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.

We’re looking for a commercially strong Senior QS who is confident working on major projects and can take ownership of their responsibilities.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Around 5+ years’ relevant Quantity Surveying experience
  .
• Experience delivering full QS services on projects typically valued at £50m+.
• Experience managing projects or packages typically £10m+.
• Experience supporting larger programmes/projects potentially exceeding £100m
  .
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
  , particularly Options A, C and E.
• Strong contract administration and commercial negotiation experience.
• Experience with cost planning, estimating, forecasting and financial reporting.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering or a related discipline.
• RICS membership or relevant professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
• Experience with Cemar or similar contract management systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with SAP or similar cost/project control systems would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Personal resilience and the ability to operate effectively within ambiguity.
• Airport experience would be highly desirable.

If you have strong major infrastructure experience from rail, highways or another comparable sector
, you will still be considered.

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